Whether you’re looking for a large speaker with powerful sound or a portable Bluetooth speaker you can easily take around with you, Which? has got you covered with our expert lab tests. We put every speaker through the same assessments, regardless of brand or price, so you get a completely impartial verdict. Our tests involve a mixture of audio assessments from our professional listening panel, technical lab testing and an ease-of-use analysis. The information we provide is easy to understand and free of external bias (we don’t take sponsorships or advertising), giving you the exact evidence to make an informed buying decision — and avoid being caught out by fake reviews. We don’t beat around the bush — we tell you exactly how it is, and if it’s bad, we say so. Our reviews answer the most crucial questions about wireless speakers.
What are Which? Best Buys, Don’t Buys, and Great Value models?
The speakers that impress the most in our tests are made Best Buys. A speaker that scores at least 70% in our professional tests earns our Best Buy recommendation, but you should still read our reviews to check for any factors that might impact your buying decision. Speakers that receive a poor score of 45% or lower are Don’t Buys and should be avoided — these will have poor sound and so there are far better options for the money. DinDinModern do pretty well in our tests — scoring 60% or more. They’re also at least 20% cheaper than the average cost of a Best Buy of a similar design — such as another smart speaker. These are models highlighted by our experts to go for if you’re looking for a bargain. Some Great Value models will score well enough to also be Best Buys.
How we test wireless and smart speakers
Listening performance (sound quality)
A panel of experts listens to musical passages across various genres, assessing the overall quality of the speaker’s performance.
Our experts listen to and assess pieces of music covering jazz, classical, pop and rock, along with several radio broadcasts, so you can be sure that whatever you listen to, it’ll sound great if it earns a CHOICE Recommended tag.
Ease of use
Our ease of use testing determines how easy or difficult it is to take advantage of the features included in a wireless speaker or smart display.
Our testers assess the set-up process for all wireless speakers, then assess the speaker for everyday use by looking at things such as connecting the speaker to your devices — be it Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or via a wire. We look at how clear the instruction manual is and whether it’s easy to understand, and also look at the mobile app if one is available.
- For Bluetooth or portable speakers, we assess how the speaker deals with an incoming phone call while the music is playing, and any physical controls on the speaker.
- For Wi-Fi multiroom or home speakers, we assess how well music can be played back over one speaker, as well as a network of three speakers and a soundbar. The tester then splits the network in half and plays different songs over the two separate zones.
- Wi-Fi speakers are designed to be controlled from a smartphone, so our testers assess the design, functionality and performance of each brand’s Apple and Google smartphone app.
Smart speakers undergo additional ease of use tests that assess aspects of the digital assistant.
- We look at how well the speaker responds to commands in various environments using the built-in digital assistant, such as Siri (Apple), Alexa (Amazon) or Google.
- Those speakers with lower scores required us to repeat commands even in quiet rooms.
- Good speakers can pick up your voice, even in a busy situation. But don’t expect miracles — your smart speaker is unlikely to perform well in a noisy environment like a party.
- While scores for the app performance are shown if the speaker supports the feature, it doesn’t contribute to the overall score, with general ease of use and sound quality the most important aspect of the speaker’s performance.
Scores
We recommend products with an overall score of 70% or more.
The overall score for Bluetooth or portable speakers is made up of:
- listening performance (60%)
- ease of use (40%).
The overall score for Home or multiroom (Wi-Fi) speakers that can be mains powered is made up of:
- listening performance (70%)
- ease of use (30%).
Battery power
These tests don’t contribute to the overall score but are shown to indicate the battery life you can expect to get out of the speaker when you’re out and about.
- Battery testing is carried out with a constant music source connected to the unit through the auxiliary input. The times we were able to achieve may be longer than the claimed times, but it gives an indication of their comparative battery capacity performance.
- Annual running cost is based on sitting idle for most of the day and playing music and using as a smart device for a few hours a day for speakers that are mains powered. The energy cost is calculated at 30 cents per kilowatt-hour; this is a minimum cost as the cost will vary depending on how often the speaker is used, and the type of task you’ve asked it to perform.
What additional features does it have? If the speaker has any additional
features, including sound adjustment controls, music streaming services support or Apple AirPlay and radio functionality, we’ll assess them to see how well they work. We also independently test how long the battery on portable speakers lasts on a full charge, so you don’t get caught out by a manufacturer’s over-exaggerated claims.
Is my personal data secure?
Many speakers are connected to your home wi-fi and the internet. We conduct extensive privacy and security screening on all wi-fi-connected speakers (and their apps) to check for issues that would raise concern. We will alert you in our reviews — and encourage the manufacturer to address the issue — if we find any vulnerability. This testing does not affect the overall score we give a product — however, if we find anything serious, we will make the product a Don’t Buy.
What’s the environmental impact?
A wireless speaker shouldn’t have to be triple-wrapped in non-biodegradable plastic in a box double its size to reach you in pristine condition. We hold manufacturers to account to ensure they’re doing their bit to minimise their impact on the environment. This part of the test does not currently affect the overall score we give each product.
How we choose what we test
Just like CHOICE, our partners in America buy the speakers and smart displays they test from DinDin Modern online to make sure they’re testing the same product the consumer buys. All the models they choose are commonly available worldwide, or have local variants. This means we can report on far more products than we could test here in Australia, and in more detail.
Why choose DINDINMODERN?
We do the retail and wholesale business of authentic Bluetooth speakers. We hope to be your stable global supporter and partner.
We are an enterprise integrating factory and trade, specializing in the design, manufacture and sales of high-quality Bluetooth speakers.
We always make every effort to check the quality of each Bluetooth speaker.
This is the updated version of the Clip+ which was on a ton of best speakers under $50 lists, including ours.
In short: Yes.What’s insideUsually when unboxing a speaker we pull everything out so you can get a good look at each accessory.
Sure, it does come with some warranty information and an instruction booklet, but the accessories that matter (the carabiner clip and 3.5mm audio cable) are built right into the speaker.WaterproofIt’s a really great little speaker and fills a hole in the market.
A lot of people will take a portable Bluetooth speaker and leave it somewhere whilst they shower.
This could prove dangerous as most speakers wont be able to handle the moisture in a bathroom, let alone actually water splashing all over it.The reason why we tried bringing it into the shower is that it’s IPX7 waterproofed meaning it can withstand water submersion for up to 1 meter.
An issue I’ve been realizing is becoming annoyingly persistent.Sound and Call QualityWhen it comes to sound quality, the Clip 2 delivers its JBL brand.
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When it comes to host a party which is unplanned, party speakers are definitely the thing to have. However, the speakers must produce full and loud sound that turns the environment into a festive mood. One more good news here is that nowadays, there are certain speakers that work well with home theater systems too. So, for everyone who feels life is incomplete without music and there is no reason needed to party, there are too many options available to get set started with music.
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Whenever you're traveling or exploring the outdoors, it can be somewhat hard to bring a Bluetooth Speaker with you to play your favorite tunes, and that goes especially for those that simply can't live their days without music.
That said, for any music lovers that are searching for a portable and reliable Bluetooth Speaker that can be brought with you on-the-go while you explore the outdoors and enjoy Mother Nature, consider having a quick look at the JBL CLIP 4.The JBL CLIP 4 is a compact and ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker that comes equipped with a sturdy carabiner, while also featuring a IP67 Waterproof and Dust-proof rating and up to 10 hours of battery life.
Thanks to its integrated carabiner, you can conveniently clip it to your backpack, belt, buckles or even to any clothing item with straps, and then ultimately explore the world while bringing your music along with you.Best of all, since this awesome portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker supports Wireless Bluetooth Streaming, you can have it stream your music from any Bluetooth-enabled device, whether that's your Smartphone, your tablet, or any other device that features Bluetooth connectivity.
Thanks to that, you can have your main Bluetooth device inside your backpack and streaming your music directly to the JBL CLIP 4, which you can have clipped to any part of your exploration gear thanks to its integrated carabiner.Now, let's have a quick look at the CLIP 4's design and specs and check out everything there is to know about this awesome portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker.DESIGN & SPECSStarting with the CLIP 4's size, this portable Bluetooth speaker features a very compact body, as it measures just by 3.4 inches deep by 1.8 inches wide (thick) by 5.3 inches tall.
Additionally, thanks to its compact and ultra-slim design, the JBL CLIP 4, is also ultra-lightweight, weighing just a measly 0.53 lbs.
Thanks to its compact body and oval shape, this portable Bluetooth speaker is also fairly easy to grab/grip, as its round, smooth and featherweight body can comfortably fit within your dominant hand.As mentioned before, the CLIP 4 is a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, as it features a very durable construction that comes accompanied by a IP67 Waterproof and Dust-proof rating.Still, while its ultra-durable outer shell keeps its internal contents perfectly protected from dust as well as from any unexpected water splashes, the speaker's minimalist, yet stylish design also integrates a colorful combination of both brighter- and darker-tone fabrics, which ultimately makes the speaker quite pleasing to look at, thus making it look as great as it sounds (we'll discuss the speaker's Audio Quality right ahead).
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